Every month our team compiles a list of startup and small business events that we’re interested in attending that are highly useful to the startup and small business community. A few of the organizations listed host a number of great events, but we’ve chosen to feature one event that we feel will be particularly useful.
The events we focus on are in Toronto and across Southwestern Ontario. The events may sell out fast, so if you’re interested in attending please contact the organization to register quickly. If you’re hosting an event or have come across one you think should be included here, feel free to contact us by email or social media with your suggestions.
HalTech’s mission is to act as a catalyst for innovation and commercialization by delivering services to help Halton-based enterprises start, grow and succeed.
Event: Marketing P2P – Getting Found: SEO and PPC
When: August 9, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Sheridan College, 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks provides an open space for entrepreneurs and small business owners to connect and share ideas. There are no presentations or pitches, just conversation and networking. To meet some of the up-and-coming people in the startup community, this is a great event to attend. These events are held regularly in a number of locations, including Toronto, Hamilton, and Waterloo.
Event: Startup Drinks Waterloo
When: August 6, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Chainsaw, 28 King Street North, Waterloo
Event: Startup Drinks Hamilton
When: August 8, 2013, 6:00 p.m.
Where:The Winking Judge, 25 Augusta Street, Hamilton
Event: Startup Drinks Toronto
When: August 28, 2013, at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Hotel Ocho, 195 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
In just 54 hours teams will come together to create startups from scratch and learn about entrepreneurship in a hands-on and meaningful way. Startup Weekend EDU is an education-focussed Startup Weekend. All of the pitches on Friday and companies demoed on Sunday will be designed to solve problems in the education space, broadly defined–not restricted to K-12 or other “formal” education.
Event: Startup Weekend Toronto EDU
When: August 9, 2013, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: TWG, 425 Adelaide Street West, #300, Toronto
Peterborough Economic Development Corporation
If you have a new technology or an innovative idea that you are thinking of turning into a business than Start SMART by attending our FREE introductory workshop designed to provide you with the tools to help move you forward. This 2 hour seminar will cover everything you need to know about starting your own business including, choosing an appropriate structure, applicable regulations, writing a business plan and more.
Event: SMART Start – The Basics for a New Technology or Innovation Business
When: August 12, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 210 Wolfe Street, Peterborough
Silicon Halton organizes a number of events throughout the year in the region Halton which including Burlington, Oakville, and Milton. Their monthly meetups and Peer2Peer include three main components; a key notes presentation, a get to know a member presentation, and time set out for networking. These events are catered to anyone at a startup – especially in the tech industry – that want to learn more about business best practices.
Event: Meetup #46: Content Marketing and Your Business
When: August 13, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Ned Devines, 575 Ontario Street South, Milton
Toronto Business Development Centre
TBDC is an independant non-profit, non-government organization dedicated to nurturing the growth of new and emerging businessess. The Centre has been recognized at home and internationally for achievements in the field of business incubation. Over the past twenty plus years, TBDC has helped more than 4500 businesses through our various programs.
Event: Starting-a-Business: The Essentials (Start a Business Seminar Series)
When: August 13, 2013
Where: Visit the TBDC website for more information
The Toronto Board of Trade facilitates opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking, business development, and city building. It is the authoritative voice of Canada’s most prominent business community.
Event: Networking with the World in Toronto
When: August 14, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Inbound Marketing Toronto is a monthly meetup group that focuses its discussion on hot topics within the world of Inbound Marketing. It brings together Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Content Marketing, Media Relations, Start-up Founders, and Online Business Development professionals.
Event: #InboundTO 8: Killer Business Insights from Web Analytics
When: August 15, 2013, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: BNOTIONS Office, 106 Front Street East, Suite 200, Room YMC, Toronto
Learn in Style
Do you find yourself wondering how the things you learned in school are applicable in today's world? If so, you're not alone. Learn in Style’s networking events allow business people the opportunity to learn from other professionals and create deep and lasting connections on a human level and catapult your business or career towards success.
Event: Conversation with a Canadian Billionaire
When: August 15, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Crowne Plaza (Pearson Airport), 33 Carlson Ct, Toronto
This great informal social event in Toronto is perfect for anyone interesting in web development. People in the industry are able to gather along with both recruits as people in the web development start up community.
Event: Toronto Rails Pub Night
When: August 19, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: The Rhino, 1249 Queen Street West, Toronto
MaRS is where entrepreneurs get the help they need, where all kinds of people meet to spark new ideas, and where a global reputation for innovation is being earned, one success story at a time.The often-free events at MaRS are ideal for start-ups, science, technology and social entrepreneurs looking to make connections and learn more about a particular aspect of business.
Event: MaRS Business Strategy Fundamentals (Enterpreneur’s Toolkit)
When: August 19 & 26, 2013, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where:MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street, Toronto
Did we forget your event or an event you are attending? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list!
